Posted 3/1/2024, 5:43:29 AM
Vietnam Seeks to Limit Foreign Influence Despite Deepening Ties with U.S.
- Communist Party leadership in Vietnam issued Directive 24 to limit outside influences and protect party control as ties with U.S. deepen
- Directive outlines measures to protect national security and limit threats to Vietnam's political system amid "comprehensive international integration"
- Aims to curtail foreign influence in policymaking and stop groups from using increased cooperation to promote civil society
- Comes ahead of Vietnam and U.S. elevating bilateral relations to highest "comprehensive strategic partnership" level
- Signals party stance on protecting political system despite historic agreements with U.S. and other nations